We remain under a First Alert Weather Alert due to ongoing critical fire weather conditions and dangerous Santa Ana winds around Southern California. Red Flag Warnings have been extended and are in effect for some through Friday morning, with gusty northeast winds continuing to push dry air into the region. While we’ve likely seen the
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Amid dangerous winds and elevated fire risk, officials are advising residents to prepare for any emergency. A fire can happen in an instant and spread quickly, often doubling in size within seconds, meaning there is little time to react once a fire starts; therefore, it’s crucial to have a plan and act immediately if you detect a
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As wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles, Cathedral City firefighters are on the front lines, assisting with the battle through California’s mutual aid system. The local crew of 5, along with other state resources, are helping contain the flames and protect communities from further destruction. Cathedral City Fire Chief  Michael Contreras, explained that the
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Jose Medina was sworn by Riverside County Judge Jorge Hernandez in as the Riverside County First District Supervisor Tuesday during the first board meeting of 2025. Medina takes on this role after serving as the California State Assemblymember for the 61st Assembly District. For the Board of Supervisors, Medina’s oath of office marked the first
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An arrest has been made in a crash that killed a Palm Springs community service officer on Thanksgiving Day in Cathedral City. On Wednesday, shortly after Noon, police arrested Juliana Granados, 25, of Cathedral City. Granados was also an employee of the Palm Springs Police Department, as was the man killed in the crash. According
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Un oficial del sheriff del condado de Riverside murió en un accidente mientras estaba de servicio el miércoles, anunció la agencia. El oficial fue identificado como Timothy Corlew, quien fue asignado a la Estación del Sheriff de Jurupa Valley como miembro de su equipo de motor. Corlew murió en un accidente entre su motocicleta patrulla y
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Los bomberos lucharon contra un incendio de vegetación de 15 acres que estalló la madrugada del miércoles en la cuadra 47100 de Tyler Street. El Departamento del Sheriff del condado de Riverside evacuo a los residentes del área afectada mientras los fuertes vientos continúaban avivando las llamas. El incendio, se reporto a las 3:24 a.m y amenazo ha estructuras cercanas. Un incendio puntual
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Southern California Edison preemptively cut electric service to customers in the Banning Pass area and Morongo Valley due to wildfire concerns Wednesday morning. The utility was also considering more outages in the Cabazon area. Wednesday afternoon, shutoff warnings were extended east to Desert Hot Springs and surrounding unincorporated communities. Power has been shut off in
Continue Reading Se realizó un arresto sobre el accidente que mató a un oficial de servicio comunitario de Palm Springs el DÃa de Acción de Gracias en Cathedral City. El miércoles, poco después del mediodÃa, la policÃa arrestó a una mujer de 25 años de Cathedral City. Según el Departamento de PolicÃa de Cathedral City, la mujer enfrenta
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Una mujer de 42 años de Palm Desert acusada de vender fentanilo que provocó la muerte de un hombre debe ser juzgada por un delito grave de asesinato, dictaminó hoy un juez. Tiffany Wright deberá regresar a la corte el 5 de febrero. Wright fue arrestado el 3 de mayo de 2022 por personal de
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Un residente de Palm Springs acusado de matar a tiros a un hombre en Desert Hot Springs en 2022 debe ser juzgado por un cargo de asesinato, dictaminó hoy un juez. Richard Douglas Taylor Jr., de 33 años, fue obligado a responder el miércoles en el Centro de Justicia Larson en Indio. Anteriormente se declaró
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Los fuertes vientos provocaron que al menos nueve camiones grandes volcaran en la I-10 cerca de Chiriaco Summit el miércoles por la mañana. Sin embargo, hoy se emitió una alerta SIG que se levantó a las 9:15 a.m. El oficial David Torres de la Patrulla de Caminos de California dijo que no hubo heridos y que
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Driven by unrelenting winds, a massive brush fire engulfed over 15,000 acres through the Pacific Palisades area, destroying or damaging more than 1,000 structures and forcing thousands of people from their homes as it moved toward Malibu on the west and Santa Monica on the southeast with no reported containment today. Â Â The fire was
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The Palm Springs International Film Festival held a special Student Screening day for hundreds of local students around the Coachella Valley. The PSIFF, along with Indio High School, Mary Pickford, and Palm Desert High School invited 900 students from 13 high schools across the region to take part. The event give students access to a
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We are under a First Alert Weather Alert until 7 this evening due to Santa Ana winds and their impacts. Red Flag Warnings and High Wind Warnings remain in place through this evening across Southern California, stretching from our mountains all the way to the coast as Santa Ana winds rage. Three major wildfires are
Continue Reading Update: The fire has now been mapped at 11 acres and is 50% contained, according to CAL FIRE. Authorities said forward progress has been stopped. Two structures were destroyed, and the American Red Cross Southern California Region has been requested to assist the displaced residents. No injuries reported. Previous story: Firefighters are battling a 15-acre
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Bicyclist John Henebry, Jr., 76, was struck by a vehicle while riding in Rancho Mirage on New Year’s Day, the coroner’s office confirmed. Henebry’s friends have identified him on social media as a world-renowned local photographer. According to his website, he was known for capturing and showcasing the beauty and subtleties of landscapes and golf
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The California Desert Protection Act was passed by Congress back in 1994 and signed into effect by President Bill Clinton. This Act established both Death Valley and Joshua Tree as National Parks, as well as included the land in the Mojave National Preserve. The total coverage of these lands span over nine million acres. Former
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